One of the best exercises for you may also be one of the most simplistic. The farmer's walk has you pick up a pair of barbells loaded with weight plates, dumbbells, kettlebells, or specific farmer walk ... Continue Reading
From a Broken Neck to CrossFit Journalism (w/ Spenser Mestel)
Today we're talking to Spenser Mestel, a journalist who has written for publications like the New York Times, Buzzfeed, and of course, BarBend.com. Spenser has an insanely interesting athletic background, ... Continue Reading
Nutrition for Bulking — 10 Tips for Intelligent Muscle Gain
Bulking might seem like a simple concept from a nutrition standpoint: You have to eat lots of food and lift heavy weights, and you’ll be able to put on as much muscle as you want, right? At least that’s ... Continue Reading
Watch Strongman Pavlo Nakonechnyy’s Silky Smooth 475-Kilogram Deadlift
The race to beat 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor Björnsson's all-time heaviest ever deadlift of 501 kilograms (1,104.5 pounds) just got hotter. Pavlo Nakonechnyy of Ukraine recently took ... Continue Reading
24 Deadlift Variations for Muscle, Strength, Speed, Grip Strength, and More
You can, in fact, have too much of a good thing — beer, pre-workout, and pizza (though the jury is out on this one). However, you can ball that kernel of wisdom up and chuck it out the window when it comes ... Continue Reading
The Bulldog Grip — Tips, Tricks, & Alternatives for a Better Bench Press
There are plenty of ways to grip a barbell, and not every grip is created equal — so what's right and what's wrong? When it comes to pressing movements, the best grip to use will be the one that is ... Continue Reading
25 Years of Transformation — The Physique of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
On July 8, 2021, action movie star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took to his Instagram page to share a photo of his physique during the final week of shooting for the DC Universe blockbuster film Black Adam. ... Continue Reading
Update: Oleksii Novikov and Robert Oberst Out of 2021 Shaw Classic
Four-time World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw announced that the 2021 Shaw Classic would be held in October 2021 in Estes Park, CO. On Feb. 2, 2021, Shaw released another YouTube video, this time to announce ... Continue Reading
Turkish Weightlifter Daniyar Ismayilov Faces Possible 8-Year Ban After Doping Charge
Daniyar Ismayilov, who won silver at the 2016 Olympic Games in the now-defunct Mens’ 69-kilogram category, is facing a possible four to eight-year suspension from competition following a drug-related ... Continue Reading
Meet Veronika Kuchtova — Organizer of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games
In April of 2019, Veronika Kuchtova joined the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games as the Technical Operations Manager (TOM). She performed her first Tokyo 2020 Para ... Continue Reading
Build a Seriously Strong Posterior Chain With the Good Morning
The name tells you absolutely nothing about the exercise, but lifters laud the good morning for its ability to increase hamstring and glute strength, teach proper hip hinge mechanics, and help you to add ... Continue Reading
The Best Arm Workout for Powerlifters and Strength Athletes
Should powerlifters perform arm-focused training? The short answer is yes. The long answer is an absolute yes. Many fitness gurus in the powerlifting space might claim that direct arm work is overrated; ... Continue Reading
Use Carb Cycling to Lose Weight and Boost Performance
Weight loss and strength plateaus will happen at some point during your fitness journey, no matter how diligently you work on your goals. Some people might tell you to eat fewer carbs to achieve one goal ... Continue Reading
Rogers Claims Records — 2021 USA Weightlifting National Championships Results
The weightlifting champions of the United States have been crowned. The 2021 USA Weightlifting (USAW) National Championships took place from June 26 through July 4 in Detroit, MI. The event saw male and ... Continue Reading
RPE Vs. Percentage-Based Training Explained
When it comes to gaining strength in the gym, a tactical approach is always better than shooting from the hip. While some athletes can follow their instincts and make long-term progress, most people will ... Continue Reading
Are You Fit Enough for the Marines? (w/Joel Del Rosario)
Today we're talking to Joel Del Rosario, an active duty Marine and fitness coach who has 17 years of experience with fitness in the military. We discuss fitness standards in today’s military, along with ... Continue Reading
7 Lateral — Yes, Lateral — Exercises Powerlifters Should Be Doing
If your feet have ever shifted during a squat or you can’t find a solid foot position to drive your legs during the bench press, you already know how important lateral stability is to the sport of ... Continue Reading
How 6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates Changed the Sport of Bodybuilding
Elite-level bodybuilding is going through something of a transitional stage. The end of Phil Heath’s Mr. Olympia reign — which encompassed seven back-to-back victories (2011-2017) — has seen three ... Continue Reading
IWF Congress Approves Proposals From ITA and WADA, Adjourns Without Finalized Constitution
On June 30, 2021, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Congress met as a group for the first time in two years with the intent to approve the proposed reforms to the IWF Constitution. ... Continue Reading
The Snatch-Grip Deadlift Is an Underrated Strength-Building Exercise
The snatch-grip deadlift is a fantastic posterior chain dominant movement that possesses benefits for every type of athlete. Oftentimes, this exercise gets written off for only weightlifters, but every ... Continue Reading
2020 World’s Strongest Man Oleksii Novikov Shares Pressing Tips With Martins Licis
The 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest came to a close on June 20 in Sacramento, CA, and saw Tom Stoltman of Scotland raise the first-place trophy overhead. 2020 WSM winner Oleksii Novikov watched ... Continue Reading
Nicolae Vlad and Hasan Akkus Step Down From IWF Executive Board
In the aftermath of the release of its report into 146 previously unsolved doping-related cases between the years 2009 to 2019, the International Testing Agency (ITA) asserted anti-doping rules violations ... Continue Reading
Fascinating Facts and Stats About the 2021 World’s Strongest Man
The 2021 World’s Strongest Man made its mark in the history books. It was an iconic contest with many memorable moments — Tom Stoltman becoming the first Scotsman to win the five-day competition (June ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jimmy Kolb Bench Presses All-Time World Record, 508 Kilograms Equipped
Jimmy Kolb has done what no other human has done before. The bench press specialist competed at the 2021 International Powerlifting Association (IPA) Strength Spectacular Powerlifting Championships on June ... Continue Reading